News About Health Disparity Government Initiatives
“All of US” federal research program
Creating database to boost diverse medical research
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Partnering with national organizations and local affiliates to target nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco control in underserved populations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Utilizing data-driven strategies to address health disparities in breast and cervical cancer screening among underserved U.S. populations
City of Boston
Targeting three main causes of premature death among city residents
Hawaii Department of Health
Strengthening its Maternal Mortality Review Committee to address factors contributing to maternal deaths
Maricopa County, Arizona
Creating with Arizona State University a Well-Being Hub to enhance quality of life where disparity in life expectancy is most pronounced
Medicaid
Improving cultural competence of health care providers to reduce biases and improve patient-provider relationships
Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities
Repurposing COVID-19 testing sites into Neighborhood Wellness Centers to tackle health disparities among marginalized communities.
Michigan Public Health Advisory Council
Strengthening public health infrastructure and improving communication to rebuild community trust to tackle health disparities
Mississippi Department of Health
Initiating a training program aimed at improving communication between healthcare professionals and Limited English Proficient patients
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Funding Native American-led research on addiction and pain
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborating with local communities to address social determinants of health, such as access to healthcare, education, and economic stability
New York State
Supporting community-based groups that provide essential health services to underserved populations
New York’s Erie County Legislature
Launching new Office of Health Equity to address racial disparities
Polk County, Iowa
Starting program to detect dementia early among Latino community
State of Nebraska
Seeking to reverse Black maternal healthcare disparities by improving healthcare infrastructure in underserved areas
Tulsa’s Healthy Start program
Supporting pregnant women and new mothers to combat maternal mortality rates that disproportionately affect Black women in the state
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Establishing 3 Nutrition Hubs to address food and nutrition security challenges in underserved communities in Hawaii, Texas, and Utah